Married individuals who choose to file a joint tax return are each liable for any IRS obligations that arise after the return is filed. Because of the joint filing status, earlier debts of one filer may reduce the amount of a joint refund for the current year. Individuals who discover their tax refund reduced due to past obligations of a spouse have options to recover a portion of the refund. [Read More]

Preparing your taxes on your own can often be an extremely time-consuming, stressful, and risky endeavor for the average individual, which is why it is so important to consider hiring a professional to prepare your taxes for you. Listed below are two reasons to hire a professional to prepare your taxes. Protects You From An Audit One of the most frightening parts of preparing your taxes is the idea that the IRS may actually end up calling you in for an audit because you made a mistake on your taxes or misinterpreted a portion of the tax laws. [Read More]

If you're a college student, income taxes are probably pretty low on the list of things you look forward to doing. But, despite having a bad reputation for being confusing, time-consuming and frequently wrong, filing your taxes can be an easier task than you might think. The trick is to follow a few steps to success. Here is a checklist for any student facing tax season. Check With Your Parents [Read More]

While most people are able to successfully file their income taxes before the April deadline each year, there can be a variety of reasons why you find yourself unable to do so. This can be a really stressful realization. Will you be penalized? Will you owe money? Do you have any options other than just being late and hoping for the best? The answer to that last question should reassure you. [Read More]